An Important Leeds Pearlware Model Of A Stallion

Massive Staffordshire Pearlware Pottery Figure of Venus, circa 1810 The extremely large figure depicts Venus, Aphrodite of the Classical Greek legend. This model is of great rarity. Venus, is superbly painted, depicted in purple robes with green edging as she rise from the foam of the sea The condition is excellent. Only one other example is known- see below. Dimensions: 24 1/4 inches high x 8 1/2 inches wide x 8 inches deep See: Myrna Schkolne, Staffordshire Figures 1780-1840, Family, Friendship, Play, & Classical Subjects, Vol 4, Page 186, Figure 194.37 from the Collection of Arnold and Barbara Berlin, although this example is plainly decorated with a white dress with scattered flowers and a Greek Key border to the plain base. History of Venus Venus is the Roman goddess of love, beauty, pleasure, and procreation. She is the equivalent of the Greek goddess Aphrodite. Venus was born from the foam of the sea after Uranus, the sky god, was castrated by his son Cronus. She was carried to the island of Cythera by seashells and then to Mount Olympus, where she became the wife of Vulcan, the god of fire. Venus in Art Venus has been a popular subject for artists since ancient times. She is often depicted as a beautiful woman, nude or partially clothed, and is often accompanied by symbols of love and beauty, such as doves, roses, and apples. Some of the most famous depictions of Venus include the Venus de Milo, a marble sculpture from the 2nd century BCE, and the Venus of Urbino...

Great Pearlware Figure of Aphrodite & Eros, 'Venus and Cupid' Figure attributed to Neale & Co, circa 1790. The large pearlware early English pearl...

English Pearlware Pottery Large Blue Slip Jug, Dated 1787, Possibly Leeds. The large English pottery light blue slip jug is painted with gold detailing with a date of 1787 below the...

From the description de l'Egypte. J. Ces. Savigny, 1809-1813. The stipple engraving depicts the Imperial Eagle. This is Aquila heliaca or the Easte...

Chinese Export Porcelain Models of White Doves, Circa 1780 The pair of Chinese Export white doves face each other. The figures, all in white, stand on a tree stump base, their eyes...

Majolica Model of a Cat, Earthenware with Majolica Glaze, Possibly William Brownfield, 19th Century The figure of a cat is modeled as an orange-brown cat with almost a mane. It is p...

Sculpture stallion white set of 2 in ceramic in white finish. Measures: A/ L 35 x D 09 x H 27cm. B/ L 42 x D 11 x H 32cm.

Sculpture Stallion Black Set of 2 in ceramic in black finish. A/ L35xD09xH27cm. B/ L42xD11xH32cm.

An Important Pair of Terracotta Sphinxes On later Sienna and Porphyry Marbleized Plinths Stamped Enrico Vella Italian 19th/20th Century Archi...

A fine contemporary cast English sterling silver model of a setter; part of our animal related silverware collection This fine contemporary cast sterling silver ornament...

Sculpture prancing stallion all made in porcelain and gold-plated in 24-karat.

A fine large English model of a standing elephant from the early to mid-20th century, in cowhide leather with wooden tusks. Dimensions are approximately: H 41 inches x W 47 inches...